Need some Winter Motivation page

[MeatMaker]

Howdy all, hope you're all rocking out. I got serious about the primal lifestyle in January 2012. It's been a great year...lost 36 pounds, gained friends, mended relationships, got stronger and happier. Having said all that, I am a little bummed of late. One of my goals was a sixpack (abs) for my 38th Bday. I am staring that date in the face and I don't think I can shed that last LITTLE bit of belly fat in time. Sooo close. Gone from 6'1" 208lbs, to 172 and there is still a tiny bit of fat. Overall, though, body composition has dramatically improved. I know, be happy with what I have achieved, but still...

I have been cranking pushups, pullups, planks, bodyweight squats and trailrunning and surfing (does paddling out count as sprints? ) I have avoided track sprints due to some ankle injuries in the past...yeah, yeah excuses

But as the Winter approaches, I find myself in need of larger motivation. I have always been prone to some Seasonal Affective Disorder and find myself getting depressed in the long cold gray months. I have started a high-quality vitamin D supplement and am trying to stay active, but it is hard with sleet, slush and snow. I run a farm so spend hundreds of hours outdoors in the spring summer and fall, in the winter, this Grok just wants to hibernate. I don't want to lose the gains I've made, but, even on this beautiful late fall day, I can feel the weight of Winter starting to bear down on me... Last Winter was great because weight was literally falling off. Without the dramatic improvements to look forward too, I need to find new inspiration. Help me MDA, you're my only hope!

[MeatSleepRepeat]

I recommend moving south for the winter. I live in Houston and nobody has the Season Affective Disorder you describe.

[MeatMaker]

How're those summers treating you? No need for a sauna, eh?

[not on the rug]

i tend to eat very seasonally, so i embrace the change in produce, etc. i also change up my workouts (more heavy lifting and less outdoor cardio), and i look forward to hunting season and skiing, which are 2 of my favorite activities. find things that you can enjoy doing all winter, rather than just wanting to spend your free time hibernating.

[Sabine]

Do you have one of those sunlight lamps? Are you using it? Along with the actual vit D, I think the mental boost of light versus gloom, is important.

[otzi]

But as the Winter approaches, I find myself in need of larger motivation. I have always been prone to some Seasonal Affective Disorder and find myself getting depressed in the long cold gray months. I have started a high-quality vitamin D supplement and am trying to stay active, but it is hard with sleet, slush and snow. I run a farm so spend hundreds of hours outdoors in the spring summer and fall, in the winter, this Grok just wants to hibernate. I don't want to lose the gains I've made, but, even on this beautiful late fall day, I can feel the weight of Winter starting to bear down on me... Last Winter was great because weight was literally falling off. Without the dramatic improvements to look forward too, I need to find new inspiration. Help me MDA, you're my only hope!

I had to find a way to make friends with winter also. I live way up in northern Alaska where sunlight is all but gone for 3 months and temps hit -60.

Mark Sisson has written a lot on Winter Play, but for me, it means driving with heat barely on, only wearing a light jacket for quick outdoor trips, and getting outdoors every day when the sun is up.

I take 10,000IU Vit D3 as my only supplement and eat lots of seafood through the winter. I also try to avoid seasonal summer fruits and only eat things that would be available in winter--meat, nuts, potatoes, rice, etc... I try real hard not to eat sugary fruits, cheese and cut back on eggs and greens.

[Noctiluca]

My main way to love winter is find an activity that NEEDS the cold/snow. Then you want it! I like to go snowshoeing (Yay snow!) and ice climbing (yeah coldness!). I also work outside a couple days a week so at least that forces me to be out some every week regardless.

[jojohaligo]

Find a mate and have lots of sex.

[simpstr]

Winning!

Find a mate and have lots of sex.